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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) with Japan’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Toshimitsu Motegi, after a press briefing held Tuesday (July 20) at the Ministry
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) with Japan’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Toshimitsu Motegi, after a press briefing held Tuesday (July 20) at the Ministry's Headquarters in Kingston.

Jamaica And Japan Strengthening Economic Partnership

Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will continue to partner with the government of Japan to respond to the economic challenges caused by the global pandemic. This was disclosed during a virtual press briefing held at the Ministry’s...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), welcomes Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on July 19. At centre is Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), welcomes Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi (right), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on July 19. At centre is Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara.

PHOTOS: Japan Foreign Affairs Minister’s Arrival
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the sitting of the Senate on July 9.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the sitting of the Senate on July 9.

Jamaica Will Continue to Monitor Developments in Haiti
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith​. (File Photo)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith​. (File Photo)

CARICOM Closely Monitoring Situation In Haiti
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (FIle Photo)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. (FIle Photo)

Foreign Affairs Minister Expresses Regret At Assassination Of Haitian President

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President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (right), greets the new High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno when she arrived at the Senate on Friday (July 2). Dr. Tamuno met with Senator Tavares-Finson before attending the meeting of the Upper House as the special guest of the President.
Foreign AffairsSenate

PHOTOS: New Nigerian High Commissioner Visits The Senate

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (right), greets the new High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Tamuno when she arrived at the Senate on Friday (July 2). Dr. Tamuno met with Senator Tavares-Finson before attending the meeting of the Upper House as the special guest of the President.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provides details about the new authentication process for local public documents during a statement in the Senate on Friday (July 2).
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Begins Issuing Apostilles

Starting on Monday (July 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will begin issuing authentication certificates under a new simplified verification process, for local public documents intended for use overseas. The certificate, called an apostille, will now be the only requirement for proof of legalisation of public documents. It is issued by an authority designated by the State...
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Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Georgia, and Chair of the Elaine Bryan Foundation, Dr. Elaine Bryan.
Diaspora

Jamaican Pioneers In Atlanta Honoured

Ten Jamaican pioneers in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America, have been honoured for their contribution to community development at home and abroad. The trailblazers, who received certificates and GraceKennedy baskets, were honoured at the inaugural virtual Jamaican Pioneers celebrations during Black History Month in February. Those honoured were Structural Engineer, Basil Smith, who led the design of Atlanta Olympic...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while making a statement during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (July 2).
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Jamaica and US Finalise Improved Operational Protocols for Shiprider Agreement

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America (US) have now finalised improved operational protocols pertaining to the Shiprider Agreement, under which both countries cooperate to curtail illicit maritime drug trafficking. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who informed that both sides agreed on changes to the...
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Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic.
Foreign Affairs

Canadian High Commissioner Welcomes Jamaica’s Investment Advisor For Toronto

Newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, has welcomed the country’s recent appointment of an investment advisor in Canada. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) recently appointed Jerrold Johnson as Jamaica’s honorary investment advisor (HIA) for Toronto. He will be responsible for promoting potential opportunities and facilitating business connections...
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